Boston Happenings in June 2016

As you prepare for your three-week residency in Boston, chances are you’re excited not only about your research but also about exploring the city! Compared with the sprawling cities of the Midwest, you will likely find Boston a compact and eminently walkable city with excellent public transit both within the city (MBTA buses and subway — “the T”) and across the region (Amtrak, commuter rail, and buses). Below is a sampling of some of the events on offer during your stay here in “the Hub.”

June is Pride month, and the week of June 5-11 culminates in the Boston Pride Festival and Parade on Saturday, June 11. The parade route passes through the heart of central Boston from Copley Square to the Boston Common to the Government Center plaza, where many festival events are held. Check out the official calendar for a full list of LGBTQ-themed events throughout your time in Boston.

And finally, if you’re staying a day or two after the BSS16 program ends, the Roxbury International Film Festival (June 22-July 1) will be taking place at the Museum of Fine Arts, showcasing work by and about people of color from around the world.